Career and Exploration Core Topics For Task ListsTechnical reading for product/company overviewUnderstanding of legal issues and copy write lawsDevelop an invoice for a clientFreelance work and taxesSteps for setting up your own company (business plan)careers in visual imaging and designDemonstrate general lab safety proceduresDemonstrate the use of the Macintosh operating systemDemonstrate use of visual imaging softwareDemonstrate knowledge of output devicesUse graphics industry standards for measuringPrepare an oral presentationClient presentation to small groupPublic service radio spot (record and edit)Mock job interviewPresentation of portfolio and work

13.1.11. GRADE 11A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes.B. Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices.C. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to:Career daysCareer portfolio Community service Cooperative educationGraduation/senior projectInternshipJob shadowingPart-time employmentRegistered apprenticeshipSchool-based enterpriseE. Justify the selection of a career.

F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degreeBaccalaureate degreeCertificate/licensureEntrepreneurshipImmediate part/full time employmentIndustry trainingMilitary trainingProfessional degree Registered apprenticeshipTech PrepG. Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of the career portfolio.

H. REVIEW PERSONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAN AGAINST CURRENT PERSONAL CAREER GOALS AND SELECT POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES BASED UPON PERSONAL CAREER INTERESTS.

13.2.11. GRADE 11A. Apply effective speaking and listening skills used in a job interview.B. Apply research skills in searching for a job. Career LinksInternet (i.e. O-NET)NetworkingNewspapersProfessional associationsResource books (that is Occupational OutlookHandbook, PA Career Guide)C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to:Job applicationLetter of appreciation following an interviewLetter of introductionPostsecondary education/training applicationsRequest for letter of recommendationResumeD. Analyze, revise, and apply an individualized career portfolio to chosen career path.13.3.11 Grade 11A. Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.

B. Evaluate team member roles to describe and illustrate active listening techniques:ClarifyingEncouragingReflectingRestatingSummarizingC. Evaluate conflict resolution skills as they relate to the workplace:Constructive criticismGroup dynamicsManaging/leadershipMediationNegotiationProblem solvingD. Develop a personal budget based on career choice, such as, but not limited to:Charitable contributionsFixed/variable expensesGross payNet payOther incomeSavingsTaxesE. Evaluate time management strategies and their application to both personal and work situations.

F. Evaluate strategies for career retention and advancement in response to the changing global workplace.

G. Evaluate the impact of lifelong learning on career retention and advancement.